Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has attended a church programme in Lagos, where he was seen participating in what appeared to be an ushering and offering-related activity.
Hamzat, who is a Muslim, was at Harvesters International Christian Centre on Sunday for its AWAKENING 2026 programme.
A video from the event showed the APC candidate participating actively among members of the congregation.
He was seen taking part in an offering-like role as church members carried out their activities.
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Hamzat also met with Pastor Bolaji Idowu and other members of the church during the programme.
After the visit, the Lagos APC candidate shared pictures and details of the engagement on his Facebook page.
He described the gathering as a moment of reflection and hope.
“It was a time of reflection and hope. I am grateful for the warm welcome and remain confident that with unity and the right values, we can build an even greater Lagos for every resident.
There is so much promise ahead of us, and we will keep working to make it a reality.”
The visit came shortly after Hamzat had also attended another Christian gathering in Lagos.
Earlier on Sunday, he visited the Love of Christ Generation Church at Oniru to join members in marking the church’s 19th anniversary.
The anniversary was marked with a thanksgiving service under the theme, “Harvest of Divine Favour”.
Hamzat congratulated the church on its 19 years of service and community impact.
“Today, I joined the Love of Christ Generation Church at Oniru, Lagos, to commemorate its 19th anniversary. Nineteen years of continuous service and impact in our communities is an admirable feat.
Congratulations to the Love of Christ Generation Church and may the years ahead bring even greater blessing to our state and its people.”
The church’s anniversary had already gained attention before the event, with prominent personalities including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Hamzat listed among expected guests.
The founder of the church, Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi, had also called for love, unity and peaceful coexistence ahead of the celebration.
In recent weeks, Hamzat has also attended programmes organised by Christian groups and engaged Muslim communities as part of his activities ahead of the 2027 election.
He recently visited the leadership of the Qadiriyya Islamic movement in Lagos in what was described as a political and consultation engagement.
He has also joined Muslim faithful for Jumat prayers at the First Epe Central Mosque during his engagement with stakeholders in Epe.
Hamzat also attended an event organised by The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries in Lagos, where he addressed youths and spoke about faith, discipline, integrity and responsible leadership.
On September 8, the party held an interfaith prayer session at Onikan Stadium for President Bola Tinubu, Hamzat and other APC candidates.
Representatives of Christian, Muslim and traditional religious groups attended the gathering.
A separate Christian mobilisation effort has also been announced by the National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, which said it would mobilise Christians in support of Tinubu and Hamzat ahead of the elections.
However, some reactions online have drawn a comparison between Hamzat’s church appearances and the recent criticism directed at former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his attendance at church programmes.
Obi’s recent appearance at Koinonia Global in Abuja attracted criticism from human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju.
Adeyanju argued that political activities should be based on ideas, policies and competing visions rather than religion.
“The church is not a place for political campaigns or political gimmicks, and politicians are not pastors. Pastors and religious leaders should stop giving politicians platforms to campaign or seek endorsements in church,” Adeyanju said.
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad also criticised what he described as Obi’s repeated church visits as elections approach.
He argued that the issue was not simply Obi attending a church service but the political calculation behind such appearances.
“Let’s be honest here whenever an election draws near, we suddenly see Peter Obi on a seemingly endless church tour, week after week.
“If that isn’t political outreach dressed up as religious engagement, then what is?”
